eating

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang der Nahrungsaufnahme bezeichnet, meist durch Kauen und Schlucken; auch die Handlung des Essens als Mahlzeit oder als Verzehr von Speisen.

A noun referring to the act of consuming food, typically by chewing and swallowing.

unzählbar

1. The act of consuming foodA1formal

   The process of taking food into the body through the mouth for nourishment.

   Nahrungsaufnahme

   • Eating is essential for survival.
   • She enjoys eating fresh fruits and vegetables.
   • Mindful eating can improve digestion.

   Synonymeconsumptiondiningfeedingingestion

• Verb, das die Handlung beschreibt, Nahrung aufzunehmen und zu sich zu nehmen.

A verb used to indicate the act of consuming food.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Consume foodA1formal

   To put food into the mouth, chew, and swallow it.

   Essen

   • I eat breakfast every morning.
   • She eats vegetables for lunch.
   • They eat dinner together as a family.

   Synonymechewconsumedevourdinefeedgobblegormandizeingestmunchnoshswallowwolf

2. Eat away or erodeB2formal

   To gradually destroy or wear away something.

   Zersetzen

   • Acid can eat away metal over time.
   • The waves eat away at the coastline.
   • Rust is eating away the old car.

   Synonymeablateconsumecorrodedissolveerodegnawwear away

3. Consume or use upB2informal

   To use up resources or supplies completely.

   Verbrauchen

   • The project ate up all our budget.
   • This car eats gas like crazy.
   • The meeting ate up the entire afternoon.

   Synonymeconsumedepletedevourexhaustuse up

   Antonymeconserveprovidesupply

Phrasal-Varianteneat ateat awayeat ineat intoeat oneat outeat up